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Hurricane Sandy
September 8, 2017, 12:10 pm
After the storm: How do we pray?
Praying for strength creates strength, and may help humanity confront the storm fatigue that's on the horizon
By David Seidenberg
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, right, in an April 2012 photo. (Photo credit: Wikimedia commons/CC BY 3.0)
May 3, 2015, 1:34 pm
Rabbi: Nepal quake a warning to Jews
Ultra-Orthodox leader tells devotees the disaster should inspire them to protest conversions of IDF soldiers to Judaism
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative photo of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (photo credit: AP/Frank Franklin II)(photo credit: Julio Cortez/AP)
September 21, 2014, 7:17 pm
Nearly $500k given to Coney Island Jewish agency for Sandy repairs
2012 superstorm ravaged group's main building, causing an estimated $1.5 million in damage
By JTA
One of the HD digital video cameras deployed as part of the Total Recall surveillance system on Liberty Island (Photo credit: Courtesy)
March 7, 2014, 1:37 pm
Israeli video technology makes Lady Liberty safer
Briefcam is part of a 'dream team' of nine companies revamping security at the Statue in New York Harbor
By David Shamah
Dawn Zimmer in 2009. (AP Photo/Mel Evans,
January 19, 2014, 1:18 am
NJ governor withheld Sandy aid over development spat, mayor claims
Dawn Zimmer, Hoboken's first Jewish mayor, says Chris Christie tied funds after hurricane to signing off on project; governor's office denies accusation
By ANGELA DELLI SANTI
Harvey Weinstein at a premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (photo credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
September 11, 2013, 12:12 pm
Harvey Weinstein proud of his Sandy benefit film
Movie mogul shvitzes before premieres of two films at this week's Toronto festival
By John Carucci
Illustrative photo of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (photo credit: AP/Frank Franklin II)(photo credit: Julio Cortez/AP)
September 5, 2013, 1:44 pm
Chabad center rebuilding NY area crushed by Hurricane Sandy
Founded shortly before the superstorm's devastation, the Jewish Russian Learning Center is now the focus of communal relief efforts
By Talia Lavin
July 11, 2013, 11:07 am
UJA-Federation sees rise in annual funds campaign
Total of $206.5m. raised, including $6.7m. earmarked for superstorm Sandy relief
At Mazel Academy in Brooklyn, Torah scrolls were unrolled to dry after being damaged by floodwaters from Hurricane Sandy (photo credit: Ben Harris/JTA)
February 20, 2013, 5:16 am
Jewish groups at odds over hurricane relief
Bill granting FEMA funds to Sandy-damaged synagogues sparks uncharacteristic response
By Ron Kampeas
Illustrative photo of Hasidic men walking in Brooklyn. (Gedalya Gottdenger/Creative Commons/JTA)
January 24, 2013, 3:38 am
New study looks at New York Jews, by the numbers
Recently released figures show who goes to synagogue, who visits Israel and who's having the most children
By Gil Shefler
Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony in the White House in 2010. (photo credit: Pete Souza/White House via Flickr)
From the WebDecember 12, 2012, 10:44 pm
Sandy-slammed menorah off to WH
New York Times: Menorah from a Long Island synagogue that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy to be used at presidential Hannukah party
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg (photo credit: Orel Cohen/Flash90/File)
December 12, 2012, 12:47 am
New York Federation raises $23m in Wall Street fundraiser
Record-breaking donations campaign signals improving US economy
By Haviv Rettig Gur
The streets of NYC after Hurricane Sandy (photo credit: CC-BY David Berkowitz/Flickr)
December 10, 2012, 2:14 pm
The Israeli lifesaver that kept Sandy-ravaged data from drowning
While superstorm destroyed homes and businesses, uprooting the lives of tens of thousands, an Israeli company ensured that data vital to millions remained up and running
By David Shamah
December 1, 2012, 6:17 am
JFNA fights to preserve charitable tax deductions
Jewish groups organize as US government searches for more sources of revenue
November 28, 2012, 8:21 pm
Kansas City shul donates Torah to Sandy-ravaged NY congregation
Dec. 4 ceremony will celebrate the gift from the Kehilath Israel Synagogue
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